Todmorden Mills Heritage Site

Made an unplanned visit to Todmorden Mills Heritage site and although it was off the beaten track it was certainly worth it. Dana provided an inspiring and knowledgeable tour that incorporated information about First Nation people and the impact of Europeans.You won't be disappointed.

Walk the Don: Lower Don Trail ' Pottery Road (Todmorden Mills) to Cherry Street (Distillery District)The Lower Don Trail is from Pottery Road to Cherry Street at the Distillery District, a total of 6 km.Glad to see that the City of Toronto is investing on recreational trails. The kilometer markers were new and the Corktown Common was likewise a recent development.I was under the Prince Edward Viaduct and could see the subway crossing the viaduct. When I am on the subway and passing by the viaduct and looking down, I could see the trail and the Don Valley Parkway to my right and Bayview Avenue to my left (when the train is goingThe end of the trail was the Distillery District.

We visited for a tree-focused tour of the Wildflower reserve, led by conservationist Steve Smith. Fascinating to see the space through the eyes of the folks who built it, plant by plant by plant. The paths (out the South end of the parking areas) are worth the stroll for the birds and native bio diversity on view, even without the guide!

Visited the site in early October, 2022. A great (and free!) site/museum to learn about a neat, hidden piece of Toronto's history! This is a place that so many people pass by unknowingly on the DVP, so it's great to get to know the site and its impacts on the city's development. I especially liked stepping into the homes. They were very well preserved and have very cool artefacts/replicas, such as antique cash, TTC transfers, and what bathtubs (if you could call it so) used to look like. The grounds are also quite nice for a walk; you could take a short loop around the museum. I even spotted a blue heron! Would encourage more people to come and visit. Plus, you could walk from here to/from Evergreen Brick Works to make it a longer outing.

This is a small historical site, located in a park, and we were there for about an hour. We took the guided tour of the old Helliwell home which was led by Elizabeth who clearly enjoys her work. Her presentation was thorough, funny at times, and her body of knowledge was impressive. She made the tour most enjoyableApparently there are trails through the park, but we did not have time this time roundto explore them.Parking is free, as is admission, and it was a lovely way to spend part of an afternoon.

I like to walk in this area that is close to my house. We generally go there to take pictures of birds. There are a few trails and 2 or 3 ponds. It's a great place to walk and be in contact with the nature.

Visited the Women of Courage Exhibition. Beautiful artwork paired with moving stories.

October 2021. 4★ Todmorden Mills was founded as an industrial place powered by the Don River. On this site, you'll find the historic paper mill, brewery and other buildings. Currently, the paper mill is used as an art gallery, but can also play many other functions. Generally free to enter, there is limited parking available. Being close to the highway, it is easy to access. On a bright sunny day, walking through the trails is relaxing and can be a workout considering that this is in a valley and can be very steep in areas of the trail.

Great boutique museum and amazing staff! I love this place and here I have learned a lot about arts and culture! Thanks all.

A hidden gem!We were out for a family drive and just happened to turn into this place that we have always just drove past. Good thing we did!It's an outdoor and indoor historic village, buildings from the late 1880s onwards. They have building tours; the place is connected to walking trails; and inside the interpretive centre was a free art installation... An interactive one at that! Washroom facilities are brand new and clean.Outside, there were brand new info plaques that even had a few audio nuggets to drop... Very cool!It's someplace that we will drop by once or twice a year to see what new installations they have on, and catch a tour!